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Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, expressed uncertainty about his participation in the upcoming French Open due to ongoing pain from a recent injury. He emphasized that he is not yet in top form and is playing in the Madrid Open solely as a personal sacrifice. Nadal highlighted the importance of playing in Madrid but acknowledged the possibility of not being able to compete at the French Open at 100%. He also stated that he would make every effort to be ready for Paris but ultimately it would depend on his physical condition.

Aryna Sabalenka said that she doesn’t watch women’s tennis matches and she prefers to watch men’s matches. She said that she feels there is more strategy and it’s more interesting to watch men’s tennis. Sabalenka’s comments come as a surprise to many, given her standing within the sport. She is a two-time Grand Slam champion and has been ranked as high as No. 2 in the world. Sabalenka’s comments will likely be perceived as a blow to the women’s game. However, she did say that she will watch women’s matches if her coach asks her to.

Darwin Blanch, a 16-year-old American tennis prodigy, is set to face legendary 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday. Blanch, who received a wildcard into the tournament, will be making only his second appearance at the ATP Tour level.

Brendan Rodgers hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night in Denver. The Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak to San Diego and improved to 4-7 at home.

Brendan Rodgers’ fifth-inning grand slam propelled the Colorado Rockies to a 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Rodgers’ blast, his first career grand slam, broke the team’s six-game home run drought. Ryan Feltner started for the Rockies, allowing four runs on 10 hits in four innings. The bullpen, led by Jalen Beeks’ three scoreless innings, held the Padres scoreless for the final five innings. Nolan Jones also contributed with an RBI single, breaking his 0-for-26 slump.

Pavin Smith’s career-high six RBIs, including a grand slam, propelled the Arizona Diamondbacks to a dominant 14-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Tommy Henry earned his first win of the season with a solid six-inning outing, while Christian Walker and Kevin Newman also homered for Arizona.

Freshman Trinity Horn struck out six and walked one, leading Ramapo to a dominant 13-2 victory over Ridgefield Park. Horn’s impressive performance on the mound helped Ramapo secure their 9th win of the season. The offense exploded in the fifth inning, scoring eight runs and showcasing the team’s hitting prowess.

Novak Djokovic is weighing the possibility of continuing his tennis career without a coach after parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is considering navigating this stage of his career independently, but remains open to the value of a quality coaching team. Djokovic also confirmed his withdrawal from the Madrid Open to focus on preparing for Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the Olympics, and the US Open.

Waldwick softball defeated Emerson 7-5, breaking a six-year losing streak. Abbey Woodward’s grand slam in the second inning proved to be the difference-maker, driving in six RBIs. Strong defensive plays by Carleigh Nocito and Hailey Zirpoli contributed to the win. Coach Mike Kilgallen praised Woodward’s performance and recognized the significance of the victory against a rival program.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has announced his intention to participate in the Laver Cup in Berlin this September, marking one of his final tournaments before potentially retiring in 2024. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has been battling injuries and played only five matches this year. The Laver Cup is an indoor hard-court competition between Team Europe and Team World, with Nadal set to represent the former alongside other European stars.